Reviews and other ramblings from a 50-something lover of books, dogs, and carbs
Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore Publication Date: 05 July 2022 I loved Oona Out of Order, and I was hopeful that Montimore would be able to bring that same magic (ha) to her latest book, Acts of Violet. And wow, did she deliver on this one! I received this surprise ARC in the mail... Continue Reading →
Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster by Andrea Mosqueda This was a lovely debut novel from Chicana author Andrea Mosqueda. I'll admit that the cover art is what drew me in and made me want to check out this book. I mean, just look at it! ❤️ The titular bisexual disaster is Maggie, and she has... Continue Reading →
Some Mistakes Were Made by Kristin Dwyer Publication Date: 10 May 2022 Some Mistakes Were Made is the story of two teenagers, recent high school graduates with a long and complicated history between them. Ellis comes from the neglectful home of two largely absent parents; her mother only comes home when she needs money, and... Continue Reading →
Delphine Jones Takes a Chance by Beth MorreyPublication Date: 5 April 2022 "What are we but a series of evolutions?" Deeply emotional and wonderfully uplifting, Delphine Jones Takes a Chance (releasing as Em & Me in the UK) is a beautiful story of second chances and the power we all have to not be defined... Continue Reading →
The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. SmithPublication date: 01 March 2022 A study of love and grief, The Unsinkable Greta James is a quiet, beautiful story of a woman trying to find herself again after her world is upended. Greta is an indie rock star who is riding high on the fame she always... Continue Reading →
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring BlakePublication Date: 22 February 2022 So far in 2022 I have attempted to be more stringent with my reviews. I made the decision to be more frugal with my five-star reviews, reserving them for only those works that I believe truly merit it. I've been nit-picky with everything... Continue Reading →
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